Lockout over, Mizzou players sign
by MizzMatt 7/25/11
Columbia, MO- The NFL players association (NFLPA) and the owners have come to a mutual agreement regarding the payment of their players, ending the NFL lockout. This is good news for NFL fans, as there will now be a season in 2011, but it's even better news for all the undrafted free agents.
- Tim Barnes, center - Baltimore Ravens
- Kevin Rutland, cornerback - Jacksonville Jaguars
- Carl Gettis, cornerback - Cleveland Browns
Rutland will rejoin Mizzou teammate and 10th-overall pick quarterback Blaine Gabbert and a fellow Tiger alumni in Atiyyah Ellison in Jacksonville and Gettis joins former Tiger C.J. Mosely at Cleveland. The latest round of signings puts Mizzou up to six NFL-bound players. Aldon Smith, defensive end, is going to San Francisco, Gabbert, as mentioned earlier going to Jacksonville and Andrew Gachkar, linebacker is headed out to San Diego. Who will the next Mizzou great be? Tune into The Zou in 2011 to find out! Season premier is only 39+ days away!
